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Is Vertical Movement Possible with Otoplasty?
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Is Vertical Movement Possible with Otoplasty?
Unlike most people who seek to have their ears pinned back I am wondering if it is possible to achieve any vertical movement of the ear? One of my ears is lower than the other so I would like to have either one of my ears raised, or the other lowered slightly. Is such a thing possible?

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docblinski


Plastic surgeon
Miami, FL
United States
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March 1, 2011 3:15 AM

Agree with previous expert poster. But best to see a PS in person from your area. Yes there are ways to "cheat" the appearance but you must be careful. From MIAMI Dr. Darryl j. Blinski (more)
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pearsonfaces.com


Facial plastic surgeon
Fleming Island, FL
United States
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February 28, 2011 1:23 PM

The short answer is generally "no" since the ear canal fixes where the ear sits. Sometimes, however, there are ways to cheat around this a little by reducing the earlobe on the lower side (more)
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